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Bupropion

Bupropion (Zyban) is an antidepressant ingredient in the two listed medicines: Zyban, for stopping smoking, and Mysimba, for chronic weight management. Both use tablets, though Mysimba also contains naltrexone.

Zyban

Smoking Cessation

150mg

Bupropion tablets for smoking cessation. It works on the same brain chemicals that nicotine affects, easing cravings.

From$0.93/ tabletView

Mysimba

Chronic Weight Management

90mg + 8mg

Naltrexone and bupropion tablets for weight management. They work on the brain's reward system to cut food cravings.

From$2.89/ tabletView

Key points

  • Bupropion is indicated for major depressive disorder and for preventing seasonal major depressive episodes in people diagnosed with seasonal affective disorder.
  • It is not suitable for people with a seizure disorder or a current or previous diagnosis of bulimia or anorexia nervosa.
  • Gradual dose increases are used to reduce the risk of seizures.

Brands and forms in this catalogue

Zyban contains bupropion alone and is listed for Smoking Cessation. Mysimba contains naltrexone as well as bupropion and is listed for Chronic Weight Management. Wellbutrin is a bupropion name used in supporting product information, while the tablet catalogue is also connected to Antidepressants.

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